Weekend recap

kaos16 · August 2014

The bad: Friday was an awful day at work, my supervisor was livid with me about a bad result on something that I literally could not have changed no matter what. It was going to end poorly based on what it was.

The good: After seeing me so upset, DH decided that we really need to go on vacation, he's talking to the travel agent this week!

The painful: I tried aerial yoga for the first time ever. . . . . so interesting. Muscles I didn't even know I had are sore, and I feel like a bit of a badass, it was tough!

The side-eyeable: I just saw on facebook that the wife of DH's good friend was just thrown a Sprinkle. She is having her third daughter in 3 years. Can't say I'm upset that I wasn't invited.

The funny: There was a fancy couple at the winery yesterday in a gorgeous Bentley convertible, cream interior, beautiful woodgrain dash, etc. In a red dirt parking lot where it hasn't rained in weeks!!!!! When they left there was a lovely little layer of red dust on EVERY surface. I guess the woman forgot to put the top up, or didn't think to. . . . . her male companion was NOT pleased. We heard them screaming and fighting the whole way out of the lot.

cupcait927 · August 2014

I'm sorry Friday was so rotten! Glad that you and your DH are going on a vacation though! Where are you thinking of going?

My weekend was pretty great. Friday night we hung out with a huge group of friends until 1 am. So much fun.

Saturday was festival day. Our town hosts a huge wine/beer festival, along with a smaller arts-type festival, complete with food and games all along the pier on our lake. I drank lots of good wine, beer, won a free tshirt from our fav liquor store in the putt-putt hole in one contest. After the festival we went and got an amazing sushi dinner with FILs and hung out at the bar until midnight again.

Sunday was a laze around day. Hung out, painted some more of my bathroom, had a little fire outside in our fire pit and grilled dinner.

One major thing did happen this weekend - the accident that Tony Stewart was in this weekend where he killed the 20 year old man was in my town. Facebook was taken over with the news of the accident and we had all kinds of major news outlets here to cover the story. I'm interested to see the conclusion that our sheriffs department comes to and if any charges will be filed.

chibiyui · August 2014

I was at Otakon Thursday-Sunday morning, but most of my time was spent in local bars/restaurants drinking. The interesting panels and workshops all filled up crazy fast (like, the line to get in was over capacity two hours before the event), in addition to the pre-reg from hell. And the one panel we did get in to, was a Q&A with an Executive producer, which would have been interesting except no one asking questions listened to what the EP does, and were asking questions like he was the creator of the series. We left early.

Yesterday I was able to get some laundry done, and today I'm going to turn in the tags of my old car, do some errands, and then H and I will finish up paperwork on my new car. I'm hoping I can get away with drawing for most of the afternoon before heading to spin. Or I might run more errands since I haven't had a chance to run any errands for 2 weeks with the whole car thing and Otakon.

Oh. And I might try to stop by Joanns fabrics or something so I can look at the patterns. Need to learn how to sew.

mschristie123 · August 2014

My weekend was wonderful! We had my parents in town for the first time in a while. It was our first time seeing them since the wedding and it was so great! I felt so married- it's such a weird thing to say. But being with my mom and dad and having them in our apartment just made everything feel so much more solid and legit and official. I don't quite know how to explain it, but it was a great weeknd!

We took them out for a fancy anniversary dinner on Friday which was really nice. My parents always treat us to meals when were with them (either in Chicago or at home) and it was really nice to repay the favor. I felt very adult. Saturday we went to a cubs game and a dueling piano bar, and then out for Mexican food. Sunday was more eating and shopping. I prolly gained 6 lbs this weekend!

Now it's back to the grind. Gotta study a solid 2-3 hours everyday this week for my licensure exam since I took this weekend off studying.

climbingsingle · August 2014

Friday we went to pick out our rings. So much fun. And when FI was trying on rings, I totally got the feels. Something about seeing him with a wedding ring on just made me totally emotional.

Saturday we went to work on our centerpieces. We soaked 30 wine bottles and removed the labels. We then went shopping. I had a coupon for The Gap AND American Eagle was selling a bunch of jeans for under $30. I got a ton of cute stuff. It's been months since I splurged like that and it felt good.

Saturday night we were supposed to go on our friend's boat with another couple. We all agreed to meet at the marina at 6pm. FI and I got there right on time. One couple got there at 6:45 and the other couple (that owns the boat) didn't show up until after 7. FI and I were pretty pissed off. We ended up going to the bar to wait for them. But it's just so inconsiderate to make plans and then show up so late.

Yesterday FI stained the shed and I worked on the centerpieces. FMIL called us - no joke - 10 times. She apparently had to accompany FBIL/BM to get his tuxedo. FBIL is 38 years old. She called us with a million questions. It's Men's Warehouse. I'm not sure what was so complicated!

emmaaa · August 2014

Friday night me and a good friend had a wine night, painted our nails and watched How to Train Your Dragon.

Saturday we helped move FSIL and FBIL into the new house they are renting. Then we went home and I made FI watch How to Train Your Dragon with me again, because it is awesome.

Saturday night we went to a wedding of a high school friend and the girl who does my hair. It was a very sweet and simple wedding but still lots of fun. I danced all night is 5 inch heels and have bruises on the bottom of my feet.

Sunday morning I woke up and took the dogs out. After 5 minutes of being outside I felt really dizzy and sick to my stomach. So I start going inside and my vision was spotted and went black. Luckily I made it to the bathroom and didn't pass out in the yard (FI was still asleep). TMI but I assumed I had diarrhea or something and sat in the bathroom for 30 minutes...nothing happened. Meanwhile I'm sweating and really hot (and we keep it 69 degrees in our house) and just feel like I'm about to pass out. I call out to FI and he comes in and has to help me off the toilet and carry me to the living room. He said it sounds like I was dehydrated. I had to drink water all day until my pee was eventually clear. I've never felt that bad before in my life. I know I don't drink enough liquids throughout the day and this was a huge wake up call. I still feel really weak today but better!

theartistformerlyknownas · August 2014

Meh.

Craptastic day at work Friday... just everything coming to a head at the same time and stressing me out. I think I'm totally shitting the bed on one project and I don't even know if I care.

Saturday... nephew's 3rd birthday party, got to see the whole fam... including little sis who freaked out that I asked if she had decided on plans for my bachelorette party, which she insisted on planning without any help from the other bridesmaids who keep asking if she needs help. It's supposed to be the 23rd but she hadn't invited anyone. She's had the guest list for 4 months. I told her we didn't have to have it at all if she's too busy, since people likely won't be able to make it with <2 weeks notice anyway, and she started crying. She's so stubborn in wanting to do it all herself but she won't actually DO anything. :-\ IDK what to do.

Yesterday just had a total meltdown because I feel like a giant ugly lard. I've never weighed this much in my life, my dress doesn't fit, and no matter what I do I can't lose an ounce. Going to the gym makes me feel even worse with my fat flapping all over the place and walking by the little stick people who inhabit the cardio section and He-Men by the weights. I feel disgusting so I don't want to put the moves on FI, but then he feels like I'm tuned out so he doesn't make any effort, and then I just feel even more depressed. Contemplating a hunger strike against myself.

And now I don't know if I should log out and try not to get fired today, or just go ahead and get fired.

Jells2dot0 · August 2014

I had a lovely phone chat with DH yesterday about our anniversary. It was sad to only be able to convey my feelings over the phone, but it's nice to be able to tell DH how much he means to me.

I then got my wig styled and trimmed!!! I look a little more normal. My stylist tried too reassure me that my steroid bloat would go away and I'll look like myself again before I know it! He's a doll.

kaos16 · August 2014

cupcait927 said:

I'm sorry Friday was so rotten! Glad that you and your DH are going on a vacation though! Where are you thinking of going?
My weekend was pretty great. Friday night we hung out with a huge group of friends until 1 am. So much fun.
Saturday was festival day. Our town hosts a huge wine/beer festival, along with a smaller arts-type festival, complete with food and games all along the pier on our lake. I drank lots of good wine, beer, won a free tshirt from our fav liquor store in the putt-putt hole in one contest. After the festival we went and got an amazing sushi dinner with FILs and hung out at the bar until midnight again.
Sunday was a laze around day. Hung out, painted some more of my bathroom, had a little fire outside in our fire pit and grilled dinner.
One major thing did happen this weekend - the accident that Tony Stewart was in this weekend where he killed the 20 year old man was in my town. Facebook was taken over with the news of the accident and we had all kinds of major news outlets here to cover the story. I'm interested to see the conclusion that our sheriffs department comes to and if any charges will be filed.

I thought I was just planning a little weekend away for next month, but if he wants to do a bigger vacation I am researching now. . . . actually Alaska cruises seem really reasonable right now. I just need @CMGragain to let me know if that's a good idea or not

mschristie123 · August 2014

Aww @lolo883 sorry you're in such a funk! FWIW, I saw your engagement pictures thread and I don't believe this fat lard nonsense for one second!!

Do you think you're just feeling the pressure/ all eyes on you stress that comes with the territory leading up to the wedding? I felt absolutely disgusting the month before the wedding. I couldn't drop any weight and all I wanted to do was eat my feelings.. like, a lot. I just dropped all my expectations about wedding weight loss and just focused on trying to be healthy. Which meant less stress about going to the gym, and more walks in the park/jogs with DH.

And maybe a nice heart to heart with your FI about the hanky panky business? Don't want any extra stress bringing you down so close to the wedding!!

RebeccaFlower · August 2014

chibiyui Not sure if you know this, but don't buy anything at Joanne's unless it's on sale or you have a coupon. Seriously, everything is always on sale/you can print coupons off their website/emails.

lyndausvi · August 2014

Weekend recap - work, date night with DH, work.

Oh and I was called stupid because i do not look at what my waitstaff is doing during my entire meal or use a stopwatch to make sure they took and delivered my order in a timely manner. C because how I can correct give them the right tip or know who to blame when something goes wrong? That makes me a stupid person.

theartistformerlyknownas · August 2014

mschristie123 said:

Aww @lolo883 sorry you're in such a funk! FWIW, I saw your engagement pictures thread and I don't believe this fat lard nonsense for one second!!

Do you think you're just feeling the pressure/ all eyes on you stress that comes with the territory leading up to the wedding? I felt absolutely disgusting the month before the wedding. I couldn't drop any weight and all I wanted to do was eat my feelings.. like, a lot. I just dropped all my expectations about wedding weight loss and just focused on trying to be healthy. Which meant less stress about going to the gym, and more walks in the park/jogs with DH.

And maybe a nice heart to heart with your FI about the hanky panky business? Don't want any extra stress bringing you down so close to the wedding!!

I haven't HAD any expectations about wedding weight loss though. I thought I was doing OK, knew they ordered a bigger size for my dress, figured I wouldn't worry too much about it. We joined a different gym that has better equipment, and I generally eat pretty well/live pretty healthily... thought I'd just be a little more mindful, be a little more active... and I've only gained weight. I burst into tears trying to get dressed for nephew's bday party because all my tank tops (including the one I wore for my e-pics) are too small in the chest and too short in the torso and all my shorts climb up my crotch. Guess I should have been stressing about it.

raissyrais · August 2014

Well I worked all weekend. Now my weekend starts since I don't work Mondays to Wednesdays. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA take that! Lol

wandajune6 · August 2014

lolo883 said:

Meh.

Craptastic day at work Friday... just everything coming to a head at the same time and stressing me out. I think I'm totally shitting the bed on one project and I don't even know if I care.

Saturday... nephew's 3rd birthday party, got to see the whole fam... including little sis who freaked out that I asked if she had decided on plans for my bachelorette party, which she insisted on planning without any help from the other bridesmaids who keep asking if she needs help. It's supposed to be the 23rd but she hadn't invited anyone. She's had the guest list for 4 months. I told her we didn't have to have it at all if she's too busy, since people likely won't be able to make it with <2 weeks notice anyway, and she started crying. She's so stubborn in wanting to do it all herself but she won't actually DO anything. :-\ IDK what to do.

Yesterday just had a total meltdown because I feel like a giant ugly lard. I've never weighed this much in my life, my dress doesn't fit, and no matter what I do I can't lose an ounce. Going to the gym makes me feel even worse with my fat flapping all over the place and walking by the little stick people who inhabit the cardio section and He-Men by the weights. I feel disgusting so I don't want to put the moves on FI, but then he feels like I'm tuned out so he doesn't make any effort, and then I just feel even more depressed. Contemplating a hunger strike against myself.

And now I don't know if I should log out and try not to get fired today, or just go ahead and get fired.

This was me on Saturday!

Saturday night was a pre-wedding dinner for my uncles'. It was relatively casual but I lost my mind trying to get dressed because I felt too fat and hideous for anything. I mostly finished freaking out by the time I had to get ready for the wedding on Sunday.

The wedding and pre-wedding festivities were amazing. It just made us all sad that they have been together for 35 years and could only recently get married in their home town.

@lolo883- If it helps, not fitting into your dress isn't as horrible as it sounds. I bought my dress a size too small because it was discontinued and I loved it. I knew I needed to lose weight or have it let out. I thought I could lose the weight but it didn't happen. It cost $150 to let it out but it was the best decision ever. While I can't gain any more weight, I know that my dress will fit me without some absurd last-minute dieting. Knowing that helped me feel sane.

theartistformerlyknownas · August 2014

@wandajune mine is in alterations now. My next fitting is on Saturday and I have no idea how it will look. The seamstress said she could take it out a full size but I don't know if it'll be enough. As it is, I can barely walk and sitting down is completely out of the question. Even if it fits my butt, I hate how my arms look.

wandajune6 · August 2014

lolo883 said:

@wandajune mine is in alterations now. My next fitting is on Saturday and I have no idea how it will look. The seamstress said she could take it out a full size but I don't know if it'll be enough. As it is, I can barely walk and sitting down is completely out of the question. Even if it fits my butt, I hate how my arms look.

@lolo883- it's not that bad. I always hate my arms and my gut. That's always the case and the dress isn't going to save it. Hell, I couldn't even let my mom take a picture of me at my dress fitting without covering my gut. Photo being added to make you feel better about yourself. It's a truly horrible photo of me.

chibiyui · August 2014

@RebeccaFlower No, I did not know that. Thanks for the heads up!

theartistformerlyknownas · August 2014

wandajune6 said:

lolo883 said:

@wandajune mine is in alterations now. My next fitting is on Saturday and I have no idea how it will look. The seamstress said she could take it out a full size but I don't know if it'll be enough. As it is, I can barely walk and sitting down is completely out of the question. Even if it fits my butt, I hate how my arms look.

@lolo883- it's not that bad. I always hate my arms and my gut. That's always the case and the dress isn't going to save it. Hell, I couldn't even let my mom take a picture of me at my dress fitting without covering my gut. Photo being added to make you feel better about yourself. It's a truly horrible photo of me.

I don't see arms or gut, I'm distracted by the great boobs.

wandajune6 · August 2014

@lolo883 - you mean the rack of doom, aka the reason why dresses never fit!

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